The case originated from a complaint by women wrestlers, leading to two FIRs against Brij Bhushan Singh one under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Vinesh and Bajrang joined the Congress on Friday ahead of the Haryana assembly polls.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has earlier claimed that he has an audio clip to prove the alleged involvement of Congress leaders in the conspiracy against him.
In May, a Delhi court framed charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women against ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a criminal case filed by female wrestlers.
The Delhi Police had filed a charge sheet in the case against Singh on June 15 under sections 354, 354A, 354D (stalking) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Rouse Avenue Court instructed Delhi Police to submit a detailed report for allegedly withdrawing security of three women wrestlers who have filed sexual harassment complaints against the former Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Singh.
Vinesh Phogat retired from professional wrestling after being disqualified hours before her final bout in the recent Paris Olympics 2024 but vowed to continue to fight for the right thing in her emotional letter to fans on her social media account.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son Karan Bhushan Singh has contested the election this time on BJP ticket from Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat in place of his father.
The Delhi Police had filed a charge sheet in the case against Singh on June 15 under sections 354, 354A, 354D (stalking) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The case originated from a complaint by women wrestlers, leading to two FIRs against Brij Bhushan Singh, one under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Earlier, a Delhi court dismissed Singh's plea seeking further probe into the sexual harassment case.
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has rescheduled its decision on 'framing of charges' against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers, setting the date for May 10.
Earlier, ending weeks of speculation, the BJP on Thursday named Karan Bhushan Singh as its Lok Sabha candidate from the Kaiserganj seat in Uttar Pradesh, replacing his father and incumbent MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing criminal charges of sexually harassing women wrestlers.
Hot seats in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP's nomination of Karan Bhusan Singh, amidst controversy surrounding sitting MP Brij Bhusan Sharan Singh, marked a significant shift in the constituency's political landscape.
While Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh may have been denied the ticket, the fact that the seat's contest remains within the family shows how influential the Thakur leader and six-time MP is in the region and the party.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Uttar Pradesh, which sends the maximum number of MPs, 80, to Parliament, will vote in all seven phases. Voting for phases one and two were held on April 19 and April 26.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh submitted a plea requesting more time to present further arguments on the charges and to facilitate additional investigation. He asserted that he was not present in India on the date of one of the incidents mentioned.
The application argues for a detailed investigation into Singh's claims of being abroad when the incident purportedly took place. The application also demanded that the Delhi Police produce the Call Detail Record (CDR).
Vinesh Phogat is the first Indian female wrestler to bag a Commonwealth and an Asiad gold medal. She has won three gold medals in the Commonwealth Games and one at the Asian Games (Jakarta 2018).
Brij Bhushan Singh grabbed the news after allegations of sexual harassment by India's top female wrestlers were levied against him. There is a possibility that the party may cancel his ticket this time.
"The WFI will operate from a new address in New Delhi after vacating Brij Bhushan's premises," a source told PTI on Friday. The new Wrestling Federation of India office is reportedly located in the Hari Nagar area of New Delhi.
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